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Mri shows left maxillary sinus blocked, hurts to breath, lip burns a bit on that side. no trigeminal neuralgia says neurologist. sinus the cause?

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Dr. Brijesh Chandwani answered

Specializes in Orofacial Pain

Consult ENT : Pain during breathing could be due to sinus issues but the burning lip isn't usually. Your issues could be a range of things including something like post nasal drip. Have you consulted an ENT physician? That would be where I think you should start.

Answered 5/13/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes: Yes, likely blocked sinus is problem. See ENT surgeon.

Answered 8/10/2015

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A member asked:

Mri shows left maxillary sinus blocked, hurts to breath, lip burns a bit on that side. no trigeminal neuralgia says neurologist. sinus the cause?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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